Wolfgang Iser

would most likely not have become a famous musician if it were not for the funds provided by the patronage.In addition to the financial support, the Church or patron the musician worked for would provide stable work, housing, and food. For example, “Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart worked under Joseph II, son of Maria Theresa and brother to Marie Antoinette,…

“Waldsonne” is taken from Johannes Schlaf’s volume of poetry helldunkel from 1899. It is the first poem of the two-poem cycle “Eine Liebe” (One Love). The other one, “Abendgang” (Walk in the Evening), describes how the speaker and a young girl stroll into the evening where golden violins play softly in the sky. It is followed by another cycle with the title “Eine andere Liebe” (Another Love), in which a different relationship is explored in three poems that describe how love has turned into…

Portrayal of Music Music is a very prominent feature in all four movies. Amadeus is the story of a man considered to be one of the greatest composers of all time. In the movie emphasis is given to his ‘goofy adolescent side’, yet, he is still presented as a man who has prodigious ‘God given’ talent and considered a musical genius. Because of this talent Salieri who can be observed in Figure 16, envied him and tried to sabotage his career, Salieri, attempted to do this because he recognized…

The Baroque and Classical eras of music were both amazing periods full of musical genius and ingenuity that has made them go down in history as some of the most influential time periods for music composition. Among some of the most praised and defining pieces from those time periods include Dido’s “Lament” from Purcell’s “Dido and Aeneas” from the Baroque period, while pieces such as “Queen of The Night” from W.A Mozart’s “Magic Flute” exemplify the Classical period. These pieces both exhibit…

After listened several time of the absolute piano music, my feeling is very complex and I have a lot of words to say. First of all, I want to appreciate the composer and pianist. That is because both of you created the wonderful music for us. I thank for your contributions to the human race. So I just want to say how much I appreciate both of you and I want to also say that stay strong. History will remember both of you. In the second place, I want to talk about the piano music in some specific…

A STUDY ON HOW MOZART’S CLASSICAL MUSIC COULD AFFECT TO BOOST STUDENT’S SPIRIT WHILE DOING HOMEWORK. 1. INTRODUCTION Classical music could divide into major time divisions into the early music period, which includes the Medieval (500-1400) and the Renaissance eras (1400-1600). Next, common practice period, which includes the Baroque (1600-1750), Classical (1750-1830), and Romantic eras (1804-1910). A well-known otolaryngologist from France, Dr. Alfred A. Tomatis had started the study on…

Sam Smith, a well-known pop artist throughout the twentieth century, creates the majority of his masterpieces based off of events that have changed his life for better or for worse. One of Smith’s most popular and recently released sings, Too Good at Goodbyes, has been a hit across the nation. Many critics wonder whether it is his creative use of poetic devices or the intriguing back story behind each song that propels his popularity and personal connections to his audience. Although his music…

The Romantic period of music began in the late 18th century and it spanned until the early 20th century. It was heavily influenced by Romanticism, which was a European movement involving art and literature. Many of the famous early composers from these years were Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Berlioz, and others. The famous later composers include Bruckner, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, and others. This period is recognized as being more emotionally expressive than past periods because it explores…

Antonin Dvorak vs. Howard Shore What makes a great composer, one who will stand the test of time and create sounds that evoke feelings such as love, anger, happiness, or sadness inside the listener? While listening to various classical music pieces, one might discover that, although composers develop their own distinct characteristics while creating various, new styles unique to their own individuality, they have many well-defined similarities. The time period in which the composition was…

Totentanz or Dance of the Dead Paraphrase on Dies Irae for pianoforte and orchestra, S. 126 is a symphonic piece written for piano and orchestra by the Hungarian composer Franz Liszt (1811 – 1886). Liszt initially planned the piece in 1838 and finished the first version in 1849. In 1853 and 1859 he revised it before finally publishing it in 1865. Hans von Bülow, to whom Liszt dedicated the work, was the soloist in the April 15, 1865, premiere with the Diligentia Musical Society of The Hague,…